Hoffmann s Pika vs Perforated Ruffle Lichen

Ochotona hoffmanni compared with Parmotrema perforatum

Key Differences

• Hoffmann s Pika is Endangered while Perforated Ruffle Lichen is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hoffmann s Pika	Perforated Ruffle Lichen
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family	Ochotonidae	Parmeliaceae
Genus	Ochotona	Parmotrema
Species	Ochotona hoffmanni	Parmotrema perforatum

Conservation Status

Hoffmann s Pika

EN — Endangered

Perforated Ruffle Lichen

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hoffmann s Pika	Perforated Ruffle Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hoffmann s Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Perforated Ruffle Lichen

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Portugal, and United States.